Before his transmigration, he was also a fan of anime and manga, having read and watched many comics and anime.
This time, the world they traveled to was a popular and action-packed work at its peak, rivaling the three major shonen manga in popularity—Fairy Tail.
Good news, we've recognized the world we've traveled to.
The bad news is that this work was edited from cloud footage.
Aside from a few characters and plot points that I can barely recall, the only thing Hope, as a casual viewer, clearly remembers is that this world, where "magic" is the main combat system, has a final boss that is immune to magic.
Looking back at the old man still spinning a top, Hope, who had watched the video introducing the character, naturally remembered his identity: Makarov, the third guild master of Fairy Tail.
An old man who treats guild members like family and is quite protective of them.
The two spinning tops that Makarov spun around in the left and right directions were:
Fire-type spinning top – “Fire Dragon Slayer” Natsu.
Ice-type spinning top – “Ice-shaped Mage” Gray.
With one element of fire and the other of ice, even those unfamiliar with the plot can guess that these two are likely classic sworn enemies.
Perhaps he had enjoyed smoking, or perhaps he remembered there was an outsider present, Makarov finally let Natsu and Gray, those two reckless boys, go.
Having shrunk back to his original short stature, he stood on a chair and looked at Hope. "Young man, how are you feeling? Is there anything unusual?"
Hope feigned distress, "I'm physically fine, but I think I've lost my memory."
"Have you lost your memory...?"
Makarov stroked his white beard, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his kind expression. "It's alright. Fairy Tail welcomes all those who need help. Since you have nowhere to go for the time being, just stay here."
"That lounge hasn't been used in a long time."
The lounge Makarov mentioned was the room where Hope woke up. It was originally intended for guild members to rest temporarily, but everyone preferred to stay in the main hall, so it had been left unused.
Hearing that Makarov not only didn't doubt him, but also kindly arranged accommodation for him, Hope felt grateful and relieved.
Fairy Tail is the "protagonist" of this world. Living in the guild can more or less avoid the investigation of the original owner's faction, giving oneself time to develop.
"My name is Hope, thank you for taking me in."
Hope accepted Makarov's offer without hesitation.
At that moment, Natsu and Gray, who had been beaten up and had bumps all over their heads, also came over.
"You have amnesia? Does that mean you've even forgotten if you can do magic?" Natsu asked curiously, his cherry blossom-colored spiky hair almost touching Hope's face.
Gray pulled Natsu away from his inconsiderate behavior, saying, "Don't get so close to the patient. What if you infect someone with your stupid disease?"
"Who are you calling stupid? Those with slanted eyes!"
"Of course it's you, you single-celled organism!"
Without a word, Natsu and Gray clashed again.
Makarov interrupted them, telling the two of them to take brooms and clean up the counter area.
Seeing that Natsu and Gray were working diligently, Hope asked Makarov why she was there.
Makarov's answer surprised Hope.
He collapsed on the roadside and was found by Mirajane, the guild's receptionist who was out shopping, and was brought back.
So it turns out I was taken in after all...
Hope wanted to ask Makarov some more questions, but then the old man suddenly waved happily toward the guild gate.
Looking to the side, one could see a white-haired girl in a burgundy dress carrying a basket of fruit walking into the guild. Behind her followed a muscular man, two meters tall, carrying a large basket, also with white hair.
"Welcome home, Mirajane."
"Elfman, you're doing your sister's chores again, aren't you?"
"Did you go buy fruit? Please take care of the vitamins and other things."
"Mira-chan looks beautiful today too~"
"..."
The path from the guild gate to the counter wasn't long, but almost every member greeted the white-haired girl warmly, and the girl named Mirajane responded with a smile to each one.
But the girl's smile quickly vanished.
"Oh dear, what happened to my counter?"
Looking at the overturned counter and the mess of drinks she had prepared, Mirajane's eyes welled up with tears, and she looked very aggrieved.
Makarov's smile froze on his face, and he quickly explained, "Mirajin, don't be sad. It's all the fault of those two brats, Natsu and Gray. I've already taught them a lesson."
After saying that, Makarov turned around fiercely and looked at Natsu and Gray who were tidying up. "You two brats, hurry up! Today you'll be Mira's henchmen."
"What? The president did it too."
Natsu muttered something under his breath, which immediately caused Makarov's forehead veins to bulge and his skinny arm to swell up, sending Natsu flying with a single punch.
Seeing Natsu's head slam into the ceiling and his body hanging stiffly in mid-air, Makarov finally stopped, satisfied.
You brat, don't you know the student council president has pride too?
Watching this scene, Hope couldn't help but ask Mirajane, Elfman, and Gray, "Is this how you usually are?"
Gray lowered his head slightly embarrassed. When he wasn't arguing with Natsu, his mind was still working. He pretended not to hear and continued sweeping the floor.
Elfman, on the other hand, said something completely irrelevant: "A real man."
Only Mirajane, who seemed the most normal, responded to Hope, "Please don't mind, we Fairy Tail members always bicker and play around like this. Actually, everyone is very kind."
Such a bland tone.
Is fighting really a daily occurrence...?
Makarov stood on the chair and patted Hope on the shoulder. "Your memory will slowly return. Until then, if you don't mind, you can work odd jobs in our guild for now. You'll have some income that way."
Hope, of course, didn't mind; he was indeed penniless at the moment.
Makarov nodded in satisfaction. He had always liked reliable children. "Mirajan, I'll trouble you to show Hope around the guild. It just so happens that he's the one you brought back."
"Yes, Chairman."
Mirajane turned to Hope and smiled. “I am Mirajane Strauss, the guild’s receptionist. Please come with me, Mr. Hope.”
Hope smiled back. "Just call me Hope. And thank you for your help, Mirajane."
Chapter 3 Begins with Wings
After exchanging a few polite words, Hope followed Mira on a tour of the guild's interior.
The Fairy Tail guild building has four floors.
Besides serving as a place for members to eat, relax, chat, and fight, the lobby on the first floor is also the location of the quest board. Guild mages will choose suitable quests here and collect their rewards after completion.
The second floor is where S-rank and above missions are accepted. Because these missions are extremely dangerous, the guild stipulates that only mages approved by the guild leader, that is, S-rank mages, can enter the second floor to accept high-difficulty missions there.
The third floor is the president's space, but Makarov rarely goes there. He usually stays in the lobby and only reluctantly returns to his office when dealing with official business.
The final basement level is the guild's warehouse for storing supplies. Because it is large enough and quiet enough, Makarov moved the guild library to this level a few years ago.
Besides getting to know the guild, Hope also met many guild members through Mirajane's introduction.
For example, the common drinking trio in guilds: Kana, Wakaba, and Macao.
Loki is ranked high on the "boyfriend list" in the wizarding world.
Bisca and Alzak, a "gun and bullet duo" who immigrated from the western continent.
Levy, who can concentrate on reading no matter how noisy it is, and Dorelle and Sarusuk, who are always around her.
In addition, there's Leqi discussing clothing, Warren studying magic on his own, Nob hesitating in front of the quest board, Ridasu quietly drawing in the corner, and the super talkative Marcus...
After going around in circles, Hope met many people, and everyone was very kind. Especially after learning about Hope's "amnesia," everyone worked together to find a way to help him regain his memory.
However, upon hearing about bizarre folk remedies such as drinking horse urine, eating croton, hanging weights, and piercing nails, Hope almost thought he had traveled to the world of "Underground Transport Station" and was being tricked by Captain Ma, who was trying to save the country by taking a roundabout approach, as a Japanese.
In short, all sorts of people gathered here, and Fairy Tail was more lively than expected.
The entire guild was full of energy and warmth, and the cheerful atmosphere seemed to never stop, which made Hope, an "outsider," relax without realizing it.
What an interesting guild.
"Oh, right, Hope, this is for you."
Mirajane handed Hope a card, knowing that Hope was penniless. "There's 10 J in this card. I've authorized it. That should cover your living expenses for two months. If it's not enough, come back to me."
"Thank you, I will pay you back."
Hope hesitated for a moment, but still accepted Mirajane's help.
As the saying goes, even a hero can be brought down by a penny, let alone someone like him who only inherited a tiny bit of the original owner's memories.
"Don't worry about this little bit of money. I'm going to work now." Mirajane smiled slightly, returned to the tidied counter, and began her work as a receptionist for the day.
Watching Mirajane carrying a tray of drinks and merrily moving through the hall, Hope stroked the magic financial card in his hand thoughtfully.
Does this count as being a kept man?
At this moment, Natsu, who was always friendly, came over again and sniffed the air strangely. "Hope, I was just about to say that you have a faint magical scent on you. I think I've smelled it somewhere before."
Natsu's words made Hope's heart tighten. She knew that this Fire Dragon Slayer had a very keen sense of smell, and it would be bad if he really discovered something was wrong.
Seeing that Natsu wasn't very bright, Hope tried to brush it off, "Mirajin just introduced me to a bunch of people, so I probably accidentally picked up some of the magic from the other guild members."
"Oh, I see."
Natsu looked like he suddenly understood, but then his expression turned puzzled. "Strange, it's definitely the aura of a guildmate, but why can't I remember who that person is?"
"Could it be Mystergang?"
"No, that guy never leaves a trace, let alone a scent."
Who could it be?
Hope chuckled and patted Natsu on the shoulder. "Don't waste your brain. Since you're sure that person is a comrade, they'll appear in the guild sooner or later."
Natsu wasn't one to use his brain outside of battle, and after Hope's suggestion, he immediately gave up thinking.
Just as Hope was congratulating himself on Natsu's gullibility, a shout came from nearby, "Natsu, I've heard some good news! Someone in the guild heard that a 'fire dragon' has appeared in Hargeon!"
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